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    Gemini on Android can now answer questions while your phone is locked

    Artie Beaty/ZDNETGemini for Android is getting more hands-free.To date, saying, “Hey, Google” to a locked phone only allowed Gemini to handle a few basic tasks like setting alarms and timers, controlling media, and phone controls like flashlight and volume.Now, Gemini can help answer basic questions from your lock screen, Google says.Also: The best AI image generators of 2024: Tested and reviewedGoogle didn’t specify what “basic questions” meant, but when I tested the feature, it was able to provide things that were generally available via online search and read the result out loud. I asked about the weather, the next game time for my favorite team, the population of my state, and other basic search-style questions and received an answer for each. Tapping into the generative AI side, I asked it to generate a list of themed ideas for my kid’s birthday and received a list I could access later.Google Assistant, the default option on most Android phones before now, has allowed for lock screen operation for some time now. More

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    The 83 best Prime Day TV deals that end in a few hours

    We’re winding down Day 2 of Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 sale, and it’s a great time to pick up a new TV at a lower price. Whether you’re looking to invest in a high-end OLED with best-in-class picture and sound quality, or you just want to pick up a cheap-but-reliable model for streaming or as a second screen, you can find deep discounts from brands like Samsung, Sony, and Hisense. You can also find a variety of screen sizes on sale, from a modest 48 inches to a truly cinematic 98 inches. To help you find the best deals on TVs during Prime Day, I gathered a list of current offerings from Amazon More

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    These are the 34 best Amazon Prime Day deals under $100 you can shop right now

    Amazon Prime Day runs through the end of today, and we’re rounding up all the best products you can shop on the site while the deals last — no matter your budget.If you’re looking to spend some money on products that are normally out of your price range but are discounted throughout the next two days, we’ve got you covered. Sales and deals are ZDNET’s bread and butter, and we’re following these discounts with the closest of eyes and rounding up the best products you can shop. Plus, a few products, like Apple’s AirPods, speakers from reputable brands, or kitchen appliances, are heavily discounted right now. Here are the best Prime Day deals for under $100 that we’ve found so far.Also: The best Prime Day deals right nowBest Amazon Prime Day deals under $100LC-Dolida Sleep Headphone Mask More

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    The 20 best Prime Day laptop deals

    There have been a ton of new laptops released this year already, as new AI technology meets new processors, and laptop designs get more lightweight and bold. And from what we know about the next few months, it’s only getting started. Also: Amazon Prime Day 2024: Live updates on the 50+ hottest Prime Day deals so farThis is great news for consumers like us, because competition has never been more fierce to get the best deals. And now that Amazon Prime Day is here, we’re seeing some pretty hot ones. All the big laptop manufacturers are here with some great sales, from Apple to Dell to Samsung and Lenovo, and we’ve rounded up the best ones. Here are the best 20 deals we’ve scoured Amazon for.The best laptop deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024Apple MacBook Air (M2) for $799 (save $200) More

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    The 12 best Prime Day security camera deals

    Day 2 of Amazon Prime Day is here, and there are some great chances to score deals on your favorite tech. If you’re looking specifically for a smart home security camera, you’re in luck because there are plenty of deals to be had on brands like Ring, Blink, Arlo, Wyze, and even Roku. Some cameras on this list are indoor or outdoor, some are wireless versions powered by a battery, some are plug-in, and some make great pet camera options.Thanks to Prime Day deals, you can save hundreds of dollars on popular security cameras right now. We’ll continue to update this list with new Prime Day security camera deals through the rest of today.Also: The best Prime Day deals: Live updatesBest security camera deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024Blink Whole Home Bundle for $90 (save $110) More